In the cargo area of my 2000 4runner Limited there is a panel on the right side that removes with two knobs. There are 2 straps inside that look like they hold something specific. What is supposed to be there, if anything?

 

The 03's have that too, i fit a small fire estinguisher in there and strapped it down, it fit perfect...dont know what its really for though if that...

 

I just bought my 2000 4Runner a week ago and I was just about to post the same question. There is even a plastic cutout at the forward end of that compartment that appears to want to house something very particular. Perhaps when I get the Owner's Manual it will have an answer.

 

i stap in tow straps in there, you can pick your weapon to strap in.

 

where are all your tools that you use to jack up your car with (the OEM tools). mine are straped in there

 

L33,

For 3rd gens, the jack and that thing you turn it with are located under the passenger seats:

http://www.4runners.org/articles/typerdiff

See the pics.

I really don't think Toyota had anything particular in mind. I have bungees, tow straps, etc in there.

Bob

 

ahh i see

same for the second gens, sorta. the jack and the long extension bar are under the seat, but the tools are in the back

hmm.. i wonder if the tools are suppsed to go under the seat. lemme go check on that...

 

nope, no place in the second gen to put those tools under the seat

well if you really need something to put there, you COULD put the tools there

 

Probably for a tire. If you blow your tire and use the spare, your original gets strapped down in the back.

 

In the 03 limited, I believe the Sub-woofer is in there!.

 

mine's under the rear passenger side seat.

 

that's a pretty small tire.

 

I keep a first aid kit strapped in there, but I want something cooler. Hmmm... maybe a midget bodyguard or something?

 

The straps are for warning triangles, in the manual it says thats what they're for, but they are not included with the vehicle.

 

I use that area to store my hitch for the hitch receiver...

The staps come in hand to keep it from rattling around.

My sub also fires into that "hole" so there's nothing to see (but the tan box) when the tonneau cover is open.

 

that's where I keep my crack, meth, and weed!